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Why Roundup Ready Crops Have Lost their Allure
by Jordan Wilkerson figures by Brian Chow Summary: In the history of agriculture, no technology has been adopted so quickly and completely as genetically engineered crops. Particularly useful crops are...
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GMOs and Pesticides: Helpful or Harmful?
by Jennifer Hsaio figures by Krissy Lyon Summary: Pesticides are ubiquitous. Because they are used in agriculture and food production, pesticides are present at low levels in many of our diets. Less...
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Nothing to Sneeze at: the Allergenicity of GMOs
by Charles Xu figures by Krissy Lyon Summary: People are concerned about the potential of GMO food to cause allergies. However, the technology used for making GMO crops does not necessarily make us...
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Epigenetics in Plant Breeding: Hard Science, Soft Tool
by Pierre Baduel figures by Kaitlyn Choi Summary: The legality of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) remains a controversial issue around the world, especially in Europe. Recent discoveries in the...
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Not Your Grandfather’s GMOs: An Interview with Dr. Dan Voytas
by James Angstman images courtesy of Calyxt Dr. Dan Voytas, PhD. Courtesy of Calyxt. “I just got a text from my 14-year-old niece the other day, and she said, ‘Thought of a good idea for your next...
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Insecticidal Plants: The Tech and Safety of GM Bt Crops
by Matthew Niederhuber figures by Kaitlyn Choi Summary: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a common bacteria that has played a very uncommon role in agriculture and the development of genetically modified...
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Will GMOs Hurt My Body? The Public’s Concerns and How Scientists Have...
by Megan L. Norris Summary: As the prevalence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) continues to rise, there has been an increasing public interest for information concerning the safety of these...
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Challenging Evolution: How GMOs Can Influence Genetic Diversity
by Heather Landry Summary: The vast diversity in gene sequences are what create the large variety of plants and animals we see today. Genetic diversity is crucial for adapting to new environments, as...
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The Patent Landscape of Genetically Modified Organisms
by Wen Zhou figures by Anna Maurer Summary: Among the many contentious issues related to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) under public discussion, legal issues are in the spotlight. There is...
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Good as Gold: Can Golden Rice and Other Biofortified Crops Prevent Malnutrition?
by Mary E. Gearing figures by Kristen Seim Summary: In addition to providing energy in the form of calories, our food also supplies us with essential vitamins and other nutrients to keep us healthy....
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